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setdbtype.bat returns error while configuring .dbtype file: Access denied

Problem(Abstract)

You run setdbtype.bat. The script returns errors about failing to find files, and configuring the .dbtype file. Access is denied.

Cause The .dbtype file or other configuration files are unexpectedly set to be hidden on Windows . Resolving the problem

1. Locate hidden files under WebSphere Commerce development installation directory by running:
   
   dir /AH /S WCToolInstallDirectory
   where WCToolInstallDirectoryis the location of the WebSphere Commerce development installation.

2. For each file output in step 1, change the file attribute from hidden to non-hidden:

   1. Right-click on the file, and select Properties on the pop-up menu.

   2. On the General tab, clear the Hidden check box on the Attributes section.

3. Run setdbtype.bat.

Cross Reference information

Segment	Product	Component	Platform	Version	Edition
Commerce	WebSphere Commerce Developer Express	Customization / Application Development	Windows	6.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, 6.0.0.4	Developer Express
Commerce	WebSphere Commerce Developer Professional Edition	Customization / Application Development	Windows	6.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, 6.0.0.4	Developer Professional Edition

   

Document Information

Current web document: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243235